Lead, Project Delivery Engineer

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, it provides safe, clean, reliable, and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people across 14 states and 18 military installations. The organization employs roughly 7,000 professionals working at a national scale to achieve excellent outcomes for customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders. Job Title: Lead, Project Delivery Engineer Posting Start Date: 07/15/26 Primary Role The Lead, Project Delivery Engineer is responsible for managing all project delivery activities for multiple water and wastewater utility system capital projects or programs, including selection and management of consulting engineering firms, technical reviews of design packages, developing technical bid packages, and managing construction activities. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, contractors, technicians, and/or CAD operators. Key Accountabilities Lead and manage multiple water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches. Deliver assigned capital projects and/or programs in accordance with policies and procedures set in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs. Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project; interact with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operation’s needs and coordinate operational impacts. Interact with internal stakeholders and external governmental agencies to coordinate land acquisition, easements, rights of way, permits, certificates, and other project approvals for assigned projects and programs. Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications, and standards. Knowledge/Skills Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice. Familiarity with project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations. Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry. Familiarity with environmental regulatory requirements and trends impacting the water industry. Sound business acumen and judgment. Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation). Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others). Financial analysis skills. Experience/Education 8+ years’ experience in engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management. Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) required. Valid driver’s license. Travel Requirements Up to 20%, as required. Other Work Environment: Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at water/wastewater facilities to conduct site investigations and participate in on-site project kick-off/review meetings. Competencies Champions safety Collaborates Cultivates innovation Customer obsessed Drives results Nimble learning Equal Employment Opportunity Statement American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr